Sunday Wilshin


Sunday Wilshin was a British actress and radio producer; the successor to George Orwell on his resignation in 1943. She was born in London as Mary Aline Wilshin and educated at the Italia Conti [Academy of Theatre Arts|Italia Conti Stage School]. Wilshin was a member of the 'Bright [young things]' of the 1920s, and a close friend of the actress Cyllene Moxon and of author Noel Streatfeild. In connection with the 'bright young things', Wilshin commonly appears in accounts of a gathering whereat she was assaulted by the silent film actress Brenda Dean Paul.

Selected filmography

The Green Caravan Pages of Life Petticoat Loose Hutch Stirs 'em Up Champagne An Obvious Situation The Chance of a Night Time Michael and Mary Nine [till Six] Collision The Love Contract Dance Pretty Lady Marry Me To Brighton with Gladys As [Good as New (film)|As Good as New]